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Shifter Assembly Removal

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Before you begin: step 1, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Before you begin: step 1, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Before you begin: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Before you begin your repair:

      • Unplug the shifter's USB cable.

      • Completely unmount the shifter from the clamp and remove any accessories so you're left with just the shifter.

      • Use a 4.0 mm hex screwdriver to remove the 31 mm‑long screws securing the shifter to the clamp.

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the handle: step 2, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the handle: step 2, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the handle: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Twist the handle counterclockwise to unscrew and remove it.

      • Grip the knurled section of the handle, not the collar at the base.

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the top cover: step 3, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the top cover: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Use a 2.5 mm hex screwdriver to remove the four 11 mm‑long screws securing the top cover.

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    2. Shifter Assembly Removal: step 4, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the top cover straight up to remove it—the metal shift gate is sitting loosely in the cover.

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the chassis: step 5, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the chassis: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the eight screws securing the chassis:

      • Four 10 mm‑long 2.5 mm hex screws

      • Four 12 mm‑long Phillips screws

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    2. Shifter Assembly Removal: step 6, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the chassis straight up and remove it.

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the midframe: step 7, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the midframe: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Use a long-shank Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 12 mm‑long screws securing the midframe.

      • During reassembly, make sure you install the screws through the plastic midframe, not the large holes on the metal baseplate.

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    2. Shifter Assembly Removal: step 8, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 8, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the midframe straight up and remove it.

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    1. Shifter Assembly Removal, Disconnect the cables: step 9, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Disconnect the cables: step 9, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Disconnect the cables: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Don't try to disconnect cables by pulling on their wires, or you may damage them.

      • Use your fingers to grip the switch cable's white connector and pull it straight up and out of the socket.

      • If you're having trouble, use a spudger to push the connector up on alternating sides to "walk" it out of the socket.

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    2. Shifter Assembly Removal: step 10, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 10, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Use tweezers to firmly grip the short edges of the USB cable connector and lift straight up to disconnect it.

      • If you're having trouble, try rocking the connector side-to-side to loosen it.

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    3. Shifter Assembly Removal, Unclip the cables: step 11, image 1 of 2 Shifter Assembly Removal, Unclip the cables: step 11, image 2 of 2
      • Grip both cables together and pull them out of their plastic clip.

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    4. Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the shifter assembly: step 12, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the shifter assembly: step 12, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal, Remove the shifter assembly: step 12, image 3 of 3
      • Be careful not to press against the springs (with grease) near the screws.

      • Use a 3 mm ball-end hex key to remove the four 14 mm‑long screws securing the shifter assembly.

      • You may need to use tweezers to remove and install the screws.

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    5. Shifter Assembly Removal: step 13, image 1 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 13, image 2 of 3 Shifter Assembly Removal: step 13, image 3 of 3
      • The shifter assembly has grease spread on some components. Only grip the assembly by the back metal plate near the USB cable to avoid smearing grease.

      • Secure the base with one hand, and use your free hand to lift and remove the shifter assembly by the back plate.

      • During reassembly, make sure the two cables are routed out near the middle of the side their connectors are on.

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